Stay Whelmed Workshops

Stay Whelmed workshops are designed to help Honors students find balance between overwhelm and underwhelm. Each session offers practical strategies, reflection, and connection - wherever you are in your Honors journey.

Upcoming Events

Solutions Lab
March 31, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, SU 331 (Storrs)

Do you have a hold preventing you from registering for Fall 2026 classes?  Visit the Solutions Lab (no appointments/RSVP necessary) in the Student Union Ballroom where the following offices will have staff available to assist you with registration holds:

  • One Stop
  • Dean of Students Office
  • Bursar
  • Student Health and Wellness (SHaW)
  • Academic Advising staff: CLAS, ACES, CAHNR, SFA, Business, Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy
  • Office of Undergraduate Advising: Academic Standing Holds
  • Center for International Students & Scholars (CISS)

Past Workshops

From Overwhelmed to Whelmed: Train Your Brain for Better Balance

Friday, January 30, 3:30 PM, #UHLevent11354

Learn how unhelpful thinking patterns (cognitive distortions) can fuel overwhelm and practices strategies to stay grounded, flexible, and whelmed.

From Overwhelmed to Whelmed Workshop Presentation Slides with Resource Links

Stay Whelmed: Balance Without Burnout

Wednesday, February 18, 1:00 PM, #UHLevent11364

Explore what balance looks like when expectations, responsibilities, and goals compete for your time. This workshop focuses on sustainable strategies for staying engaged without burning out.